How do I find Deaf people in my area?

alwaysandalways · 08-14-2011, 10:56 PM

I live in a small town in Wisconsin. I would love to meet some Deaf or Hard of Hearing in my area but don't know the first step in doing that. I am hearing but love practicing and working on my ASL. Any hints?

Sunshine · 08-14-2011, 10:59 PM

Try the Wisconsin Association of the Deaf

Wisconsin Association of the Deaf

**Bottesini** · 08-14-2011, 11:06 PM

Dogmom and her husband are there. He's deaf and she's hoh. You have to like Rottweilers before you approach her though.

**Banjo** · 08-14-2011, 11:09 PM

Dowsing is very helpful too, just saying.

**Bottesini** · 08-14-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

Dowsing is very helpful too, just saying.

alwaysandalways · 08-14-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

Dogmom and her husband are there. He's deaf and she's hoh. You have to like Rottweilers before you approach her though.

Yes I wish I knew how to private message because I believe is is in my area of Wisconsin

alwaysandalways · 08-14-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

Dowsing is very helpful too, just saying.

I wasn't trying to be mean I'm sorry

**Banjo** · 08-14-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by alwaysandalways

I wasn't trying to be mean I'm sorry

No, no, I'm just making a joke.

**Beowulf** · 08-14-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by alwaysandalways

Yes I wish I knew how to private message because I believe is is in my area of Wisconsin

Once you get ten posts, you can pm.

alwaysandalways · 08-14-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

No, no, I'm just making a joke.

Oh okay- This is so cool you are from Canada I want to travel there. Prince Edward Island is where I REALLY want to go. I have my passport now I just need the money haha

Nice to meet you

**sequoias** · 08-14-2011, 11:25 PM

There is a huge deaf picnic going on in Wisconsin on August 20th. According to Facebook event invites...it says over 600 are attending. Maybe it's your chance to go there.

alwaysandalways · 08-14-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sequoias

There is a huge deaf picnic going on in Wisconsin on August 20th. According to Facebook event invites...it says over 600 are attending. Maybe it's your chance to go there.

Wow I think I would be so overwellmed My sign is not that good. I would feel so bad I couldn't understand or they might be confused by me

though

**sequoias** · 08-14-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alwaysandalways

Wow I think I would be so overwellmed My sign is not that good. I would feel so bad I couldn't understand or they might be confused by me

though

I'm sure there are some hearing people learning to sign joining that event as well. It's up to you.

alwaysandalways · 08-14-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sequoias

I'm sure there are some hearing people learning to sign joining that event as well. It's up to you.

I never thought of it that way

**sequoias** · 08-14-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by alwaysandalways

I never thought of it that way

dogmom · 08-15-2011, 07:30 AM

yep, sequoias.... alwaysandalways - 4 Deaf Clubs picnic in Darien near madison mid-August: Deaf Picnic - Photos

Botti is also right - am in Southeastern part of state.

The Fox Valley and Central WI Deaf clubs seem to be pretty active here-

Mariiixlover · 08-15-2011, 07:49 AM

Wirelessly posted

Wish I knew. It's not even that I want to meet them in my area. Just deaf or hoh around my age to talk to period.

**sequoias** · 08-15-2011, 09:58 AM

Wow...largest deaf picnic in the Midwest, no wonder why lot of people attend. They sure got lot of cool prizes as well.

alwaysandalways · 08-15-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dogmom

yep, sequoias.... alwaysandalways - 4 Deaf Clubs picnic in Darien near madison mid-August: Deaf Picnic - Photos

Botti is also right - am in Southeastern part of state.

The Fox Valley and Central WI Deaf clubs seem to be pretty active here-

Dogmom would you mind if I private message you? I tried before and usually I ask for. It is just nice to meet someone in Wisconsin

dogmom · 08-16-2011, 08:20 AM

alwaysandalways, I did reply to your pm-

jwdudley · 05-09-2012, 05:44 PM

Find a Deaf Center - Every major town has one. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for an address.

Rosewind · 05-09-2012, 10:09 PM

Try search "Deaf coffee" or other events google that will tell you what location is.

stacie10236 · 08-02-2012, 08:19 PM

anyone in central indiana

Jeremy1982 · 08-05-2012, 03:20 AM

Alwaysandalways, I live just 45 minutes away from you. Straight shot on 21. I'm hearing though, but do know a fair amount of asl.

A Nihilist · 08-05-2012, 08:03 AM

Scream really loud.

GeiShAutUm · 08-05-2012, 08:47 AM

.

**Maria** · 08-06-2012, 10:01 AM

Hello!

I live in a small town, too...not large city like Milwaukee.

I just moved up in here almost a month ago. I have noo clue of how to find/meet deaf people around here. I am staying with my daughter for temporary and then move in a new place in Sept.

I would love to meet new deaf friends. You can ask me any question about meeting somewhere....just PM at inbox.

Have a blessed day!

Brent.asl.Jones · 08-07-2012, 01:11 PM

Maybe you could try to find a Deaf Coffee Chat in your area. You could try looking on Welcome to Deaf Chat Coffee As a new signer I have found that Deaf Coffee Chats are a great way to meet new people.

celly37 · 08-08-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by alwaysandalways

Wow I think I would be so overwellmed My sign is not that good. I would feel so bad I couldn't understand or they might be confused by me

though

that is the BEST time to go then, there will be hearing people too to be able to help, learn the sign for "slow finger spelling" and i only know a little ASL" "im still learning" and you will be fine, if the community is anything like my community they will be more then happy to help you learn

Jeremy1982 · 08-09-2012, 07:35 AM

The Deaf Coffee Chat only has 2 places in Wisconsin, none near me. I think I could get a place in Lacrosse added. It's about an hour away, but I am related to the owner of Java Vino in LaCrosse, I would have to talk to her but I bet she would be more than willing to allow a monthly meetup. Anyone else interested near this location?

08-14-2011, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
alwaysandalways Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Berlin, Wisconsin Posts: 27	How do I find Deaf people in my area? I live in a small town in Wisconsin. I would love to meet some Deaf or Hard of Hearing in my area but don't know the first step in doing that. I am hearing but love practicing and working on my ASL. Any hints?

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Bottesini Joe's Friend Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: With Owl Sock Posts: 37,524 Blog Entries: 1	Dogmom and her husband are there. He's deaf and she's hoh. You have to like Rottweilers before you approach her though. __________________

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Banjo Expelled Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 11,650	Dowsing is very helpful too, just saying. Reba, Bottesini and MushyCookies like this.

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sequoias Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Iowa, the land of the cornfields and pigs Posts: 21,857	There is a huge deaf picnic going on in Wisconsin on August 20th. According to Facebook event invites...it says over 600 are attending. Maybe it's your chance to go there. celly37 likes this.

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Sunshine Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Home of Canucks! Posts: 3,269 Blog Entries: 2	Try the Wisconsin Association of the Deaf Wisconsin Association of the Deaf

08-15-2011, 07:30 AM	#16 (permalink)
dogmom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,472	yep, sequoias.... alwaysandalways - 4 Deaf Clubs picnic in Darien near madison mid-August: Deaf Picnic - Photos Botti is also right - am in Southeastern part of state. The Fox Valley and Central WI Deaf clubs seem to be pretty active here-

08-15-2011, 07:49 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mariiixlover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2	Wirelessly posted Wish I knew. It's not even that I want to meet them in my area. Just deaf or hoh around my age to talk to period.

08-15-2011, 09:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
sequoias Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Iowa, the land of the cornfields and pigs Posts: 21,857	Wow...largest deaf picnic in the Midwest, no wonder why lot of people attend. They sure got lot of cool prizes as well.

08-16-2011, 08:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
dogmom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,472	alwaysandalways, I did reply to your pm-

05-09-2012, 10:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
Rosewind Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 52	Try search "Deaf coffee" or other events google that will tell you what location is.

08-02-2012, 08:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
stacie10236 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: noblesville in Posts: 8	indiana anyone in central indiana

08-05-2012, 03:20 AM	#24 (permalink)
Jeremy1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 34	Alwaysandalways, I live just 45 minutes away from you. Straight shot on 21. I'm hearing though, but do know a fair amount of asl.

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A Nihilist Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cumming,GA Posts: 326	Scream really loud. rockin'robin and celly37 like this.

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GeiShAutUm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 159	. Last edited by GeiShAutUm; 08-05-2012 at 04:18 PM.

08-06-2012, 10:01 AM	#27 (permalink)
Maria Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 10,309	Hello! I live in a small town, too...not large city like Milwaukee. I just moved up in here almost a month ago. I have noo clue of how to find/meet deaf people around here. I am staying with my daughter for temporary and then move in a new place in Sept. I would love to meet new deaf friends. You can ask me any question about meeting somewhere....just PM at inbox. Have a blessed day!

08-07-2012, 01:11 PM	#28 (permalink)
Brent.asl.Jones Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 2	Maybe you could try to find a Deaf Coffee Chat in your area. You could try looking on Welcome to Deaf Chat Coffee As a new signer I have found that Deaf Coffee Chats are a great way to meet new people.

08-09-2012, 07:35 AM	#30 (permalink)
Jeremy1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 34	The Deaf Coffee Chat only has 2 places in Wisconsin, none near me. I think I could get a place in Lacrosse added. It's about an hour away, but I am related to the owner of Java Vino in LaCrosse, I would have to talk to her but I bet she would be more than willing to allow a monthly meetup. Anyone else interested near this location?

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